Houston according to stock photography

Living in Houston means we are often exposed to outsiders’ wild ideas and stereotypes. Nowhere is this more apparent than in stock photography.

The gallery below is compiled from the stock photographs available through Getty when searching for Houston. The images represent what photographers think publishers are looking for when they need a photo of Houston. From the mundane landmarks, to those you’ve never heard of and from the cliche to the bizarre, this is Houston according to stock photography.

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That's our skyline!

That's our skyline!

Photo: Murat Taner / Getty Images

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The obligatory cowboy hat and skyline photo.

The obligatory cowboy hat and skyline photo.

Photo: Thinkstock / Getty Images/Comstock Images

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If the boots have been abandoned in the middle of the road, suspect foul play.

If the boots have been abandoned in the middle of the road, suspect foul play.

Photo: TIM MCCAIG / Getty Images

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Drilling for oil in Houston, Texas
Please note: drilling for crude oil is a west Texas thing. We just spend that money here.

Drilling for oil in Houston, Texas
Please note: drilling for crude oil is a west Texas thing. We just spend that money here.

Photo: Tony Burns / Getty Images/Lonely Planet Image

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Skaters in the city

Skaters in the city

Photo: Jeff R Clow / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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We're on the map!

We're on the map!

Photo: John Verner / Getty Images

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We are on several maps actually

We are on several maps actually

Photo: nicholas belton / Getty Images

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The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple is actually <a href="http://houston.baps.org">located in Stafford</a>, but close enough.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple is actually <a href="http://houston.baps.org">located in Stafford</a>, but close enough.

Photo: Marcus Stork / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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Headless children in idyllic childhood moments is a common theme in stock photography tagged to Houston.

Headless children in idyllic childhood moments is a common theme in stock photography tagged to Houston.

Photo: Lisa Gutierrez / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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Another idyllic childhood pic.

Another idyllic childhood pic.

Photo: Libertad Leal Photography / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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If this happens in Houston I'll have to take your word for it.

If this happens in Houston I'll have to take your word for it.

Photo: Cassondra Louise Photography / Getty Images/Flickr RM

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The giant armadillo sculpture on Kirby. The plane overhead is a nice touch.

The giant armadillo sculpture on Kirby. The plane overhead is a nice touch.

Photo: Don Klumpp / Getty Images

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Caution: If the skyline appears like this, it's time to adjust your meds.

Caution: If the skyline appears like this, it's time to adjust your meds.

Photo: Bill Barfield / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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Is Houston known for its pot heads? Really?

Is Houston known for its pot heads? Really?

Photo: Bill Barfield / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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Pretty sure this could be Anywhere, USA.

Pretty sure this could be Anywhere, USA.

Photo: Thomas Northcut / Getty Images

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No idea what this is supposed to be.

No idea what this is supposed to be.

Photo: Pam Francis / Getty Images

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There's lots of photos of meat on the grill in Houston stock photos. That must be what we're known for.

There's lots of photos of meat on the grill in Houston stock photos. That must be what we're known for.

Photo: Mark Peter Drolet / Getty Images/Radius Images

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See also: Yeehaw!

See also: Yeehaw!

Photo: Arthur Meyerson / Getty Images/Aurora Creative

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All stereotypes have been successfully identified.

All stereotypes have been successfully identified.

Photo: drmakkoy / Getty Images

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This is definitely Houston.

This is definitely Houston.

Photo: drmakkoy / Getty Images

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Enron office building, Houston, TX. Thanks for reminding us.

Enron office building, Houston, TX. Thanks for reminding us.

Photo: Mark Gibson / Getty Images

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Doctors standing together in urban setting is the perfect Houston photo.

Doctors standing together in urban setting is the perfect Houston photo.

Photo: Blend Images/ERproductions Ltd / Getty Images/Blend Images

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We do have a lot of great festivals in Houston.

We do have a lot of great festivals in Houston.

Photo: Eyebeam Photography / Getty Images/Flickr RM

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When in doubt go literal.

When in doubt go literal.

Photo: fstop123 / Getty Images

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We do have a lot of great food in Houston.

We do have a lot of great food in Houston.

Photo: 3 characters / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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Perhaps these are meant to be art cars?

Perhaps these are meant to be art cars?

Photo: Lisa Gutierrez / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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Old bones, furniture and gourds on porch

Old bones, furniture and gourds on porch

Photo: Barry Winiker / Getty Images

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We like to exercise, but only when it's not hot outside. Which is never.

We like to exercise, but only when it's not hot outside. Which is never.

Photo: Terry Vine / Getty Images/Blend Images

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Once upon a time, in a land just outside of Houston called Katy, there existed a garden full of miniature terra-cotta warriors. But then <a href="http://www.chron.com/entertainment/article/The-strange-last-days-of-Forbidden-Gardens-1689815.php">it closed. </a> less

Once upon a time, in a land just outside of Houston called Katy, there existed a garden full of miniature terra-cotta warriors. But then <a ... more

Photo: Lori Greig / Getty Images/Flickr RM

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Wooden fence with Texas star, as seen in every Houston neighborhood you've ever been to.

Wooden fence with Texas star, as seen in every Houston neighborhood you've ever been to.

Photo: Pamela Moore / Getty Images

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What's up, neighbor? Even the squirrels are friendly in Houston.

What's up, neighbor? Even the squirrels are friendly in Houston.

Photo: bravo les filles / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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If there's one universal truth about Houston, it is that we do indeed have weather. Also, was this photo taken in Houston?

If there's one universal truth about Houston, it is that we do indeed have weather. Also, was this photo taken in Houston?

Photo: GUY Christian / hemis.fr / Getty Images/Hemis.fr RM

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Business people having a meeting in a conference room happens in Houston every day.

Business people having a meeting in a conference room happens in Houston every day.